Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...

Multiple rounds of voting likely will be required before a candidate emerges with the two-thirds majority required to become ...

American Catholics who traveled to Rome spoke to "CBS Mornings" about what they want the next pope to represent as they ...

A papal conclave is set to begin in Vatican City starting May 7, during which cardinals from around the world will elect the ...

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The potential influence of the spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics attracts the attention of the secular world as well.

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Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21. Voting will ...

The papal conclave will commence in May, when the cardinals will meet at St. Peter's Basilica and pray for the wisdom to ...

Cardinals are meeting in a secret, sacred conclave for a second day as they seek a new pontiff to follow Pope Francis ...

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